Michelle Driver

Michelle Driver is a tapestry artist whose work inhabits the shadowy intersection of gothic aesthetics and sinister storytelling. Infused with themes of queerness, neurodiversity, and personal experiences of childhood trauma, her creations evoke a darkly poetic narrative, laced with subtle humour and unapologetic individuality.

Winner of the 2016 Port Pirie Art Prize and a finalist in numerous exhibitions, Michelle’s work defies easy categorisation. Her pieces beckon viewers to uncover the allure hidden within the overlooked, discarded, or unsettling - inviting them to revel in the beauty of the unconventional.

Michelle's practice extends beyond the tapestry loom. She repurposes loom waste into resin skulls, reflecting her fascination with decay and renewal, alongside her handwoven accessories and soy candles available at Threefold Designs.

Her tapestry 'Warp / Weft' was recently featured in Radical Textiles at the Art Gallery of South Australia.